Analytical Technologist

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Wilmington, DE seeks a Senior Associate for contract work. This role involves preparation of samples and reagents, XRD and electron microscopy data acquisition, and lab maintenance. A B.S. in chemistry or related field is required, along with skills in sample preparation and safe chemical handling. The ideal candidate can work well under tight timelines and prioritize effectively. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $25 to $32.

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemistry or related field or equivalent knowledge.
• Skills in sample preparation and handling chemicals required.
• Experience in a chemical laboratory setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of samples and reagents for analysis.
• XRD data acquisition and quality assessment.
• X-ray tomography data acquisition and quality assessment.
• Electron microscopy data acquisition and quality assessment.
• Disposal of lab waste following protocols.
• Cleaning and restocking lab areas.

Skills

Sample preparation

Safe handling of chemicals

Experience with lab equipment

Ability to work under tight timelines

Education

B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering

Job description

Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Senior Level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or engineering or demonstration of equivalent knowledge acquired in on-the-job training. Skills in sample preparation, safely handling chemicals, and experience with a variety of lab equipment in a chemical laboratory setting are essential to this position. An ability to work well with other people under tight timelines and conflicting priorities is critical.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of samples, reagents and standards for analysis, following standard procedures.
• XRD data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• X-ray tomography data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Electron microscopy data acquisition and assessing basic data quality.
• Particle and Energetics data acquisition and assessing basic data quality (e.g., particle size, density, contact angle, surface tension, surface area).
• Disposal of lab waste, following a set protocol.
• Cleaning and restocking lab areas as needed.